Iowa Park, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Iowa Park, Texas
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Entrance to Iowa Park
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Location of Iowa Park, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Wichita |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.45 sq mi (11.51 km2) |
| • Land | 4.06 sq mi (10.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,053 ft (321 m) |
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| • Total | 6,535 |
| • Density | 1,611.19/sq mi (622.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76367
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| Area code(s) | 940 |
| FIPS code | 48-36104 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410112 |
Iowa Park is a city located in Wichita County, Texas, in the United States. It is part of the larger Wichita Falls area. In 2020, about 6,535 people lived there.
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History of Iowa Park
Iowa Park was started in 1888. It was built next to the railroad tracks by D. C. and A. J. Kolp. At first, it was called Daggett Switch.
The town quickly became a place where farmers could send their cotton and wheat by train. This helped the town grow.
In the early 1890s, the area faced tough times because of a drought. But by 1900, the town had many people living there.
The number of people living in Iowa Park went down for a while. However, in 1918, oil was found nearby. This discovery helped the town grow again.
By 1926, the population was staying high. A concrete road was built in 1927, connecting Iowa Park to Wichita Falls. In the mid-1930s, Iowa Park kept its population strong, even when other towns were shrinking.
In the 1950s, Sheppard Air Force Base was built nearby. This brought some changes, but the town's population remained steady.
The late 1960s were exciting for Iowa Park. The local high school football team won two state championships! The town's population also grew by 20% during this time, and it kept growing into the 1970s.
Geography of the City
Iowa Park covers a total area of about 4.0 square miles (10.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.6 square miles (9.4 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.4 square miles (1.0 square kilometer), is covered by water.
Population Changes Over Time
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| 1890 | 424 | — | |
| 1910 | 603 | — | |
| 1920 | 2,041 | 238.5% | |
| 1930 | 2,009 | −1.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,980 | −1.4% | |
| 1950 | 2,110 | 6.6% | |
| 1960 | 3,295 | 56.2% | |
| 1970 | 5,796 | 75.9% | |
| 1980 | 6,184 | 6.7% | |
| 1990 | 6,069 | −1.9% | |
| 2000 | 6,432 | 6.0% | |
| 2010 | 6,355 | −1.2% | |
| 2020 | 6,535 | 2.8% | |
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The population of Iowa Park has changed a lot since it was founded. You can see how the number of people living in the city has grown over the years in the table above. In 2020, there were 6,535 people living in Iowa Park. There were also 2,579 households and 1,605 families.
Schools in Iowa Park
The schools in Iowa Park are part of the Iowa Park Consolidated Independent School District. This district includes several schools for different age groups:
- Kidwell Elementary
- Bradford Elementary
- W.F. George Middle School
- Iowa Park High School
Climate in Iowa Park
The weather in Iowa Park has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it is often labeled as Cfa.
Images for kids
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A young fisherman at Gordon Lake in Oscar Park (summer 2008)
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Geese approach parkgoers at Gordon Lake.
See also
In Spanish: Iowa Park (Texas) para niños
